A car crash in Mascot left two people dead and three others injured on Tuesday.

Two vehicles collided around 11 a.m. near the intersection of Mascot Road and Immel Mine Road, authorities said.

One of the vehicles had three occupants — two adults and a child, according to Knox County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Kimberly Glenn.

The two adults were pronounced dead at the scene, while the child was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in critical condition, according to Rural/Metro Fire spokesman Jeff Bagwell.

The other vehicle had two occupants, both of whom were taken to the hospital. One was in critical condition, Bagwell said.

Rural Metro Fire and Knox County Rescue working a Horrible car accident on Mascot Road with multiple fatalities and critical injuries. Mascot Rd will be closed for an extended period of time. More as we can release. pic.twitter.com/l5oDA3jtHS